Samantha Jones
Columbus,OH
Summary
Compassionate Director of Nursing with proven ability to lead teams in delivering patient-centered care while maintaining operational efficiency. Specialize in clinical management, healthcare compliance, and staff development. Excel in communication, leadership, and problem-solving to enhance team performance and patient satisfaction.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Assisted Director of Nursing
Eastland Rehabilitation and Care Center
Columbus , OH
2024.04 - Current
- Resolved conflicts among staff members in a professional manner while maintaining positive working relationships.
- Attended meetings with senior management personnel to provide updates on progress of projects and initiatives being undertaken by the nursing team.
- Developed and implemented nursing policies, procedures, and protocols to ensure patient safety.
- Ensured compliance with state regulations regarding nurse-to-patient ratios and other safety guidelines.
- Participated in interdisciplinary teams to discuss patient care issues or concerns and develop solutions as needed.
- Analyzed trends in patient care activities such as medication errors or falls within the facility.
- Reviewed incident reports submitted by nurses related to any adverse events that occurred during their shift.
- Served as a mentor for new nurses providing support during their transition into the organization.
- Implemented strategies for improving patient satisfaction scores in the nursing department on an ongoing basis.
- Created reports summarizing patient outcomes based on data collected from various sources.
- Provided clinical guidance and direction to nursing staff to ensure quality care was provided in a timely manner.
- Assisted with recruitment efforts by interviewing potential employees and making hiring decisions when appropriate.
- Collaborated with physicians and other healthcare providers to coordinate patient care plans.
LPN Assisted Living
Creekside at the Village - Wexner Heritage
Columbus , OH
2023.05 - 2024.02
- Conducted daily rounds visiting assigned patients ensuring they are comfortable and have all necessary supplies available.
- Ensured that all medications were administered accurately and on time as prescribed by the physician.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop long term goals for patients who require ongoing treatment.
- Assessed patient needs through interviews and physical examinations while adhering to safety standards.
- Instructed patients and their families about disease prevention, proper nutrition, medication management and other health related topics.
- Maintained accurate medical records of each patient's health condition.
- Administered medications orally, intravenously or intramuscularly depending on the prescription given by the doctor.
Clinical Director
Dublin Glenn Memory Care
Columbus , OH
2023.02 - 2023.05
- Provided clinical oversight for staff and services.
- Facilitated communication between physicians, nurses, administrators, and other stakeholders.
- Implemented strategies for improving patient safety measures throughout the facility.
- Developed policies and procedures to ensure compliance with regulations and standards of care.
- Ensured compliance with all state and federal regulations related to clinical services.
- Evaluated clinical staff performance through regular meetings and assessments.
- Monitored patient progress, ensuring quality care was provided.
LPN-Psychiatric Nurse
Mount Carmel Behavioral Health
Columbus , Ohio
2021.09 - 2022.12
- Ensured that all medications were administered accurately and on time as prescribed by the physician.
- Evaluated effectiveness of interventions implemented based on patient responses to psychotropic medications
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop long term goals for patients who require ongoing treatment.
- Performed routine laboratory tests including urinalysis, blood glucose monitoring and others.
- Monitored patient progress during treatments or procedures, reporting any abnormalities to the healthcare team immediately.
- Instructed patients and their families about disease prevention, proper nutrition, medication management and other health related topics.
LPN-Drug and Rehabilitation
Pinnacle - Recovery Works
Columbus , Ohio
2020.09 - 2021.08
- Ensured that all medications were administered accurately and on time as prescribed by the physician.
- Provided direct physical and emotional support to patients and their families.
- Administered medications orally, intravenously or intramuscularly depending on the prescription given by the doctor.
- Maintained accurate medical records of each patient's health condition.
- Assessed patient needs through interviews and physical examinations while adhering to safety standards.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to develop long term goals for patients who require ongoing treatment.
- Monitored patient progress during treatments or procedures, reporting any abnormalities to the healthcare team immediately.
Wound Care Nurse
Meadowbrook Care and Rehabilitation Center
Cincinnati , Ohio
2018.10 - 2020.06
- Wound Care Nurse for SNF/LTC facility that included duties; but not limited to:
- Daily wound dressing changes, Weekly wound measurements, Monitoring wound healing, Weekly rounds with Wound NP, Infection control,
- Medication administration including of topical wound care treatments
- Supply ordering and stocking treatment carts,
- Customer services
- Some Managerial duties that included weekend on call
- Evaluated the effectiveness of treatment plans for wounds.
Director of Assisted Living
Brookwood Retirement Community
Cincinnati , Ohio
2017.09 - 2018.09
- During State Survey as Director 100% in compliance with no deficiencies
- Director of an AL/IL facility for seniors who required minimal clinical services
- Duties included; but not limited to, Creating and Implementing policies and procedures, Monthly residential assessments for the purpose of Clinical care and Billing, Insurance billing for Medicaid Waiver clients, Direct manager for twelve employees with capabilities to hire, counsel and term
- Key role for state survey, Chart audits, Overseeing nursing documentation for compliance, Overseeing STNA rounding and checks completed in a timely manner for compliance, Traveling for the purposes of marketing and obtaining new prospective clients, Responsible for the initial nursing assessment for prospective new clients
- Creating, updating and implementing Care Plans for clients monthly
LPN-Charge Nurse
Trilogy Health Care System - Triple Creek
Cincinnati , Ohio
2015.10 - 2017.10
- Starting position in Toledo, Ohio and transferred to Cincinnati, Ohio
- Medication administration
- Nursing documentation
- Wound care
- Supervising STNAs
- Diabetic Care, Alzheimer's Dementia patient care, Direct patient care and Skilled Nursing
- Customer Service
- Promoted positive relationships between patients, families, visitors, physicians, nurses, volunteers.
LPN-Charge Nurse
Genesis Healthcare - Perrysburg Care and Rehab
Perrysburg , Ohio
2010.04 - 2017.05
- During employment history worked for two of this company's facility also Sylvania Care and Rehab - Toledo, Ohio
- Same as Trilogy Heath Care System" Please see tasks there
Customer Relations - Marketing
Richards Health Systems
Toledo , Ohio
2011.10 - 2013.10
- Home Care Company
- Promoted within
- Starting position LPN Field Nurse to Customer Relations and Case Manager
- Starting position: Travel to clients home to provide minimal skilled care that included taking vital signs, med administration, some wound care, meal and med preps, some housekeeping, nursing documentation, etc
- Ending position: 3 days per week in Marketing and Sales that included Developing outside relations within the community to bring in clients, Event planning, Strategy development, Creating and conducting presentations and seminars
- 2 days per week in Case Management that duties included overseeing quality care for clients with last name ending in K-M that included ensuring nursing and STNA visits were conducted and on a timely manner, Ordering pharmacy supplies or medications for clients, some billing to Medicaid, Medicare and Passport, Linking outside services for clients, Providing any support to the client, etc
Education
Practical Nursing Program
Professional Skills Institute
Toledo, Ohio08.2004
College Preparatory Classes
Robert S. Rogers High School
Toledo, Ohio06.1997
Skills
- Documentation And Reporting
- Direct Patient Care
- Nurse Education and Training
- Multidisciplinary team collaboration
- Personnel Evaluations
- Policy Development
- Relationship Building
- Issue Resolution
- Clinical Operations Management
- Goal Planning
- Recruiting and Hiring
- Process Improvements
- Clinical Resources Management
- Case Management
- Clinical Leadership
- Quality improvement initiatives
- Quality Assurance
- Programs Development
- Leadership and Guidance
Awards
- Cum Laude Honors (08/2004) - Professional Skills Institute
- Graduated Practical Nursing School with Honors
Hobbies and Interests
- Journaling
- Yoga
- Cooking
- Spending time with friends and family
- Traveling
- Crafting
- Being in nature
Certification
- Licensed Practical Nursing - Ohio Board of Nursing.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Assisted Director of Nursing
Eastland Rehabilitation and Care Center
2024.04 - Current
LPN Assisted Living
Creekside at the Village - Wexner Heritage
2023.05 - 2024.02
Clinical Director
Dublin Glenn Memory Care
2023.02 - 2023.05
LPN-Psychiatric Nurse
Mount Carmel Behavioral Health
2021.09 - 2022.12
LPN-Drug and Rehabilitation
Pinnacle - Recovery Works
2020.09 - 2021.08
Wound Care Nurse
Meadowbrook Care and Rehabilitation Center
2018.10 - 2020.06
Director of Assisted Living
Brookwood Retirement Community
2017.09 - 2018.09
LPN-Charge Nurse
Trilogy Health Care System - Triple Creek
2015.10 - 2017.10
Customer Relations - Marketing
Richards Health Systems
2011.10 - 2013.10
LPN-Charge Nurse
Genesis Healthcare - Perrysburg Care and Rehab
2010.04 - 2017.05
Practical Nursing Program
Professional Skills Institute
College Preparatory Classes
Robert S. Rogers High School
- Licensed Practical Nursing - Ohio Board of Nursing.
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